A person hiking a dirt trail on a mountain with mountains in the distance.
2-3 Hours

Hike Ryan Mountain

Joshua Tree National Park

A popular, steep, three mile out and back hike with wide panoramic views.

Ryan Mountain is a difficult three mile out and back hike with 1,050 feet of elevation in the central part of Joshua Tree National Park. The first section of the trail is relatively flat, but quickly gains in elevation up the mountain. This is one of the most popular hikes as it provides sweeping panoramic views of the park. The trailhead for Ryan Mountain is located along Park Boulevard between Ryan Campground and Sheep Pass Campground. There is a secondary trailhead for campers at Sheep Pass Campground, but there is no parking available at Sheep Pass for non-campers.

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Duration

2-3 Hours

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

This hike is on a rough dirt and rock trail with many steps and steep sections. Pets are not allowed on this trail, but service animals are welcome. Service animals must remain on a 6-foot (1.8 meter) leash at all times.

Pets

No

Reservations

No

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